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As I said before, time will tell if my assertion is correct that RAV sales have peaked, because it is overpriced relative to the larger CR-V and Matrix.
As far as fudging of sales numbers, my understanding, right or wrong, is that this is sometimes done in hotly contested segments. BUT it can only be done for a month or so, because ultimately the cumulative numbers have to reflect reality.
The RAV4 has been selling well and continues to sell well. I'm not talking just one month, either. Toyota is more than happy to up-size you to a more profitable (for them) Highlander.
-juice
Does one need to upgrade the remote keyless entry system which is standard, for a reasonable degree of security ? The Honda website say's there is security system add-on for $199+$105 installation = $305
However one dealer tells me that the vehicle immobilizer is standard on the CR-V. All keys have a transponder (some microchip is on it) which prevents it from being driven without a key, when someone has broken into it.
Can someone please clarify. I'm getting my CR-V soon and I need to decide on this soon.
Thanks,
Kevin
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and they are rarer than unicorns so naturally
they are adding $1000 to msrp plus a bunch of add on junk.
Jonathan
Isellhondas is correct, however, when he stresses the importance of getting the good stuff. My installer used Llumar film and backs their work with a lifetime warranty. This is no fly-by-night operation; this shop first opened during Gerald Ford's last year as President. We had a Civic done several years prior, and it's very likely that the tint will outlive the car. In fact, they are kept busy from the work farmed out by nearby new car dealerships. . . .
If you decide to go with leather I definitely recommend using a large company with a lot of experience. Ask whether their product is compatible with all the manufacturer's equipment, particularly the side air bags, and also ask whether they carry liability insurance to that effect. There was some discussion on another forum (CRVIX) about whether after market leather would interfere with the air bag sensors located in the front seats. At this point we don't know. If I had known that before I ordered the leather it may have influenced my decision.
Thanx in advance.
Thanks
So if either of you could post a picture on this tread, provide a link, or let me know and I'll give you my email address so you can send it to me directly.
thanks.
in a separate post, slugline said his installer in TX used Llumar film and backed the work with a lifetime warranty. what kind of warranty did you get with your tint job?
wyoreb- I too got a warranty, lifetime against anything really; peeling, bubbling, color change etc... Only thing not covered is scratching and cuts, since that is caused by the owner/passengers.
All thses care washes say to remove antennas, not responsible, etc.., so I removed the antenna rod.
Just needed a pair of pliers and off she came.
The black paint near the base of the rod may have been stripped off by the pliers, but better than possibly destroying the antenna. Wash finished and screwed it back on.
rockycow
(I know the optional equitment(hondasuv.com ) These were important upgrades though like wheel locks for the expensive and sought after basic CRV LX standard honda wheel $185 and $385 for "mud flaps" I thought rear were standard. This is my "HONDA" enviornment. believe me saturn is looking better. I live in the Wash D.C/Baltimore/Virginia area they actually got pissed off when i metion anything about less than MSRP. Ive never met this many people adept in the "deal" but don't know anything about or could demonstrate any features of the car. Its only a friggen car!!!
the salesmen I have ever met.I think If you are
going to try to sell something at least get a brochure and read it! Of course a lot of them cannot read.I think people go into sales because
they have no other skills.Furthermore A good
product does not have to be "sold",it will sell
itself providing the price is right.That's the
problem.Salesmen are thrown into the fray in order
to extract more money from the buyer than necessary.Everybody hates to car shop because they
will be surrounded by white shirted wolves trying to make a kill.Remember you are not a wounded
animal and you can kick back or run.
I think I did pretty good on the price. Essentially the whole transaction was done via email, phone and fax.
My car was delivered yesterday, prepped and in my hands before dinner. 6 miles on the odo.
My initial impressions: Having driven a Honda for almost 13 years, I was comfortable in the new one immediately. Switches, dials, gauges, etc. are typical Honda. Tons of room inside. Saddle interior is very nice, much better looking than in the brochure. Rear visibility is a little limited, removed rear center headrest, which helped. Vehicle seems very quiet to me (but remember I was driving a 125 hp Accord). I have the Bridgestone tires. Power seems more than adequate. Obviously I wasn't gunning the thing but I was able to get up to speed with no problems. The auto transmission shifter is a little quirky, but I'm sure I'll get used to it. I just couldn't quite convince myself to get the 5 speed (maybe next time). I do find myself reaching for the shifter in between the seats like in my old Accord.
That's about all for now. Still learning and exploring. All in all I think I made a wise purchase. I hope I have as much luck with it and it perfoms as well as my beloved '89 Accord (which I will be donating).
I don't really understand how Honda makes these decisions in the US. The US being the biggest market for the CR-V, why not offer customers a wider choice? Perhaps Honda knows that regardless of what they do, the CR-V will sell anyway! I suppose offering only the Performa is making life simpler for the dealers.
Mark: let me guess, College Park Honda? Run, don't walk, to the next closest dealer. Avoid them like the plague. They have to charge for things not even on the car yet, what a joke.
Or try the UBS service mentioned above. I think there is a dealer in NoVa that participates.
-juice
It's funny, the dealer in Ellicott City has at least a dozen on the lot, but won't budge under MSRP...ya know what? I hope they choke on them.
I also purchased the alarm through them. This is a basic DEI 415 alarm for $199.00. It works with the existing keyless entry remote and it sounds when armed or disarmed. The flashing LED was installed next to the moonroof control. It does not cover the glass windows, only the doors, and tailgate window and door.
Johncrv, did you buy yours from the dealer? How much was it? If I wanted the glass sensors it was going to be around $360.
Anjelica2, how is the clicking going on? I asked the Service Manager to test drive my car, he mentioned that yes, it is the solenoid... and that all automatic cars have this situation. According to him in an Accord or a Civic, people cannot hear it because it is located farther away (?) and in the CRV it is close to the steering column.
By the way, please anybody, my car has reached 700 miles now and is it true that my hearing has got more sensible that I can listen to the engine's rev? According to the Service Manager, everything is fine and to enjoy my car however, the first two weeks the engine was so quiet, I was amazed and now supposedly after the break in period, it has become noticeable. Is this true? Shouldn't it be reversed?
Any comments to the engine's noise is appreciated.
FYI, honda's web has a page to remind you of the services needed for your car once you register with them. It is worth seeing it. Again, oil change is recommended at 10,000 for normal conditions, and most everyone is saying to do it at 5,000 who understands this!
I hope it works out for you.
I was wondering if anyone has gotten the body side cladding installed? What would be a fair price? Is it made of good quality material to last over the years? I saw a picture of a silver exterior with the cladding installed - I sort of liked it.
Also, the moonroof visor - what is a fair price? And is it really necessary to keep out wind noise? I've never had a car with a sun/moon roof, so don't know much about the noise level.
Just noticed this the other day.
When you shift into Park, then go into reverse and then into Drive, and proceed about 20 feet, I here a click that I think is coming from the tranny.
This noisee only occurs if you go from park to reverse and then drive, and not when you go from Park to drive directly.
After 1700 miles the only thing that bugs me consistently is the seat. I lived in Japan for three years so I know about sitting on the floor and sleeping on the floor and the wonders of buckwheat pillows. But we're not in Japan anymore, Dorothy. I want a nice, big cushy seat for my big, cushy American behind. This seat just doesn't feel secure, and an extended amount of time becomes unfomfortable. I finally bought one of those foam dining room chair pads, about 1" thick, and have been sitting on that. (On another note, the "anti-whiplash headrest" pushes my head forward at a wierd angle. Maybe I'm deformed.)
Small cars are the greatest. Made an effortless U-turn the other day. Can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can throw my bike in the back and head for the river path.
Friend's husband came home with a 2002 Suburban last weekend. Parked next to Rosebud it looks like a giant polar bear crouching next to a koala! I wouldn't want it for the world. But it does have great seats...
The event started at the Murray Brother's restaurant. This is a theme restaurant based on the movie "Cadyshack". Anyone who is familar with the wonders of GoongalaGoonga will understand the significance. We compared mods, ate, and distributed door prizes after taking the CR-V and MDX "quizzes". Special thanks go out to Edmunds for T-Shirts that were part of the gift giveaway. Steve from Florida won the CR-V OEM skidplate from HandAaccessories.com by scoring highest on the CR-V quiz. Keychains, a cargo net, and a leather shift knob were also part of the prize package.
Then we headed for a short and sweet off-road trip. The terrain was a golf course that is currently under construction. No, we did not drive all over the greens. We behaved and stayed out of the way of dump trucks and front loaders as they worked on the same paths we were following. I think they got a kick out of watching us. Weeks before, our fearless leader scoped out the location. At the time there was quite a bit of mud to play in. That had been pumped out and the the trails were rather tame by my standards. Still, it was enough to have fun.
After the golf course, we headed to beach for a little fun. The beach was hard packed sand and plenty of cars were able to get in and out. No challenge there. In another thread GatorGreg describes me as, "driving around the beach like a dog let loose from its leash".
I did tackle the dunes, but, in retrospect, this was a very bad idea. I was tempted to take them on after watching someone else fail to make it up. In brainless macho fashion, I scampered right to the top. The problem is the area is covered with a thin layer of sparse vegetation. That plantlife, as thin as it was, is the only thing stopping the dunes from blowing away in the wind or being washed into the sea. Lesson learned: Don't follow the Varmint when he does something stupid.
Those of us who stayed late had dinner in St. Augustine and debated the finer points of anything even remotely related to automobiles. There's another meet coming up in Bradford, PA. I strongly recommend it to anyone who is close enough to attend.
http://www.bucnews.com/crv/
rockycow